noun
- the quality or behavior of being domineering or controlling toward others
Examples
- Her bossiness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
- The team resented their manager’s constant bossiness during meetings.
- His bossiness toward his younger siblings often caused arguments.
- She tried to tone down her bossiness after receiving feedback from colleagues.
- The teacher addressed the student’s bossiness during group projects.
- Their relationship suffered because of his controlling bossiness.